Visit Brookings

Mini Makers: Puppet Play
2023-06-30 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Chicago) | Brookings, 57006, United States
Ages 2-5 | Family Style | $6.50 ($5.20 members)
In this hands-on class participants will make their own take home play-kit while meeting new friends. This play date inspired class has time to explore different ways your kit can be played with at home.

Brookings Farmers Market
2023-07-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Brookings
Support your local producer at the Brookings Farmers Market!​
The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just southeast of the Children’s Museum of South Dakota.
Products available at the market vary on the season. Area producers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats, jams, honey, bread, coffee, soap, eggs, teas, mixes, and more. Each week offers something new and delicious. Support your local producer by shopping often! To see a list of our recurring market vendors, click here.
Market will occasionally close early due to weather or vendors selling out of products. Be sure to arrive earlier in the day for the best selection.
Free family yoga is offered every Saturday in June, July and August at 9 a.m.
Spend a Saturday with the Brookings Market on special event days. To see our event calendar, click here.
We are proud to accept SNAP benefits. To learn more, click here.

Karts & Mowers
2023-07-01 16:00 - 22:00 | University Plains Speedway, 1942 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States

Good Roots Wood Fire Pizza Night
2023-07-02 16:30 - 19:30, 2023-07-09 16:30 - 19:30 | Good Roots Farm and Gardens, 3712 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June – mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu.
To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order up to 6 pizzas of your fancy, and select the time you’d like your pizzas to be ready the following Sunday! Our menu will be updated often to reflect the seasonal produce available.
Please note: If the pick-up time you’d prefer to reserve is not available, it has been reserved by another group. If there are no pick-up times available for that particular Pizza Night on The Farm, we are full.
On the night of, we welcome you to enjoy the evening on the farm with your family and friends. Our food is served picnic-style and we have plenty of space to spread out and make the evening special, safely. We encourage you to bring your own yard games, lawn chairs, blankets, and plates to enjoy our farm, food and animals. Friendly, non-barking dogs on leashes are welcome.
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Do I need a reservation? We highly encourage it! To ensure your pizza is hot, fresh, and ready in a timely fashion we ask that you pre-order your pizzas. Visit goodrootsfarm.square.site to place your order.

What can I expect? Specialty, hand-crafted, wood-fired pizzas and a beautiful evening on the farm with space to enjoy your friends and family. You can spend the entire evening on the farm and when your pizzas are ready, we will display your order number by the Pizza Ovens.

Do I need to bring drinks? No, we’ve got you covered! We sell select beers, wine, and signature lemonades. Bring your own water or we will have some bottled you can purchase.

What should we bring? Our pizza is served picnic-style and delivered to you hot from our wood-fired oven in a pizza box. Please bring your own utensils, napkins, lawn chair, and yard games, if you like.

Please watch your children; we are unable to do so.

Even though it is tempting to go barefoot, a barnyard has many things that could cause a painful step, so best to keep shoes on.

Brookings Area Community Band Concert
2023-07-02 19:30 - 20:30 | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Throughout June and July, local resident musicians take the stage at Pioneer Park to perform your favorite tunes from the past. The Brookings Area Community Band host several concerts on Sunday evenings at 7:30 PM, encouraging community members to bring a blanket, their lawn chairs and settle in for a relaxing night of free, family fun. Each performance is typically centered around a theme and offers yummy snacks like popcorn, chocolate cake, watermelon, root beer, pretzels and more!
Please Note: In the event of bad weather, the performance will move to the Performing Arts Center on the campus of South Dakota State University.

4th of July Parade
2023-07-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Brookings Police Department, 307 3rd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Brookings Radio 40th Annual 4th of July Parade!
Co-sponsored by the Brookings Fire Department
Tuesday, July 4th at 11am
Line up at 9:30am by Brookings PD.
Route: East on 3rd to Medary. North on Medary to 6th St. West on 6th St. to Main. South on Main to 3rd St.

Questions?
Email: cami.powers@alphamediaUSA.com

Uncle Sam Jam
2023-07-04 18:00 - 23:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
It’s Back! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, July 4, 2023, as the Dacotah Bank Center brings back the beloved Uncle Sam Jam festival in Brookings, SD, presented by Active Heating, Inc. This FREE festival allows you to enjoy and celebrate Independence Day with family, friends, and the entire community.
This year, we’re bringing it back OUTDOORS on our west lawn. All set for you and yours to have a BLAST while enjoying summertime sunshine!
ADMISSION
FREE and open to the public!
SCHEDULE
6:00PM – 10:00PM | Free + Fun Activities for All Ages (*see note below)
6:00PM – 10:00PM | Bad Habits Band
Approx. 10:00PM | Fireworks (**see note below)
*Note: All ages activities will conclude at various times starting at 9pm.
**Note: The fireworks are set to go off approximately shortly after sunset. Please note the time is approximate. We will do our best to start around 10:00PM; however, please be aware that fireworks may start at a different time than noted and make arrangements accordingly.

Trivia Tuesday
2023-07-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm.
Table are limited so we suggest getting here early to grab yours! Trivia is 21+.

Run 4 Fun
2023-07-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Run 4 Fun Brookings is back for a second year!
Wednesdays July 5, 12, 19 and 26, starting at 6 p.m. at the Brookings High School track.
For boys and girls ages 4-12.
Free for all events!
Be part of the 2023 season by signing up here!
Age groups and events: Junior kindergarten & kindergarten — 50- and 100-
meter dashes; first and second grade — , 50-, 100- and 200-meter dashes; third and fourth grades — 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes; fifth and sixth grades —100-, 200-, 400- and 800-meter runs.
The final race on July 26th will include the Predictor races — 400-, 800- and, for adults, 1,600 meters.
For weather changes tune to our Facebook page Run 4 Fun Brookings.
For more information:
Kati Merkley
605-999-4495 – kthoffman@yahoo.com

Wall Street Wednesday
2023-07-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Drink like a capitalist at this dynamic draft beer stock exchange at WLBC! Opening bell rings at 7 PM, all draft prices start to fall and only rise when a beer is ordered. You set the price at Wall Street Wednesday – the most dynamic happy hour in Brookings! Closing bell rings at 10 PM.

Oklahoma!
2023-07-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-07-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-07-07 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-07-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein
Based on the play “Green Grow the Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs
Original Dances by Agnes De Mille
July 5-7, 2023 at 7:30pm
July 8, 2023 at 2:00pm
Oscar Larson Theatre
In a Western territory just after the turn of the 20th century, Curly, a charming cowboy, and Laurey, a feisty farm girl, play out their love story. Their romantic journey, as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road, contrasts with the comic exploits of brazen Ado Annie and hapless Will Parker in a musical adventure embracing hope, determination and the promise of a new land. Winner of the 1944 Pulitzer Prize, 3 Tony awards, and 4 Oliver awards.

First Thursday Member Evening Play
2023-07-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Brookings, 57006, United States
Join us for special member hours!
The Museum exhibits will be open for play for our members until 7 pm.
Play Central Toys & Books will be offering a 20% discount on member purchases made that night. Play along!
Please note: The Café will not be open during First Thursday until further notice.

SDSU Women's Soccer vs. Augustana
2023-07-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s Soccer team as they take on Augustana! Purchase tickets online here.

2023 Buffalo Wild Wings Classic (9U-12U)
2023-07-07 - 2023-07-09 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
The 2023 Brookings Friends of Baseball tournament dates and registration is now open. Three-game guarantees, divisions for all ages available. New bat rules will apply. Teams from all states are welcome.

2023 Buffalo Wild Wings Classic (16U)
2023-07-07 - 2023-07-09 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006

Mini Makers: Moonsand
2023-07-07 10:30 - 11:15 | Brookings, 57006, United States

Book Reading of Collisions of Earth and Sky by Heidi Barr
2023-07-07 18:30 - 20:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for a book reading at McCrory Gardens Friday, July, 7 2023 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Hear from Heidi Barr author of Collisions of Earth and Sky.
More details coming soon!

Beef & Eggs 5K
2023-07-08 08:00
This race offers a fast, shaded, USATF certified course that starts and finishes near downtown at the Brookings County Courthouse, snakes through downtown and residential Brookings, passes near Pioneer Park and the children’s museum, and goes through Hillcrest Park. The course is well marked with very light traffic.
Entry fee includes a T-shirt, entry for door prizes, age group medals to the top three, and of course our complete Beef and Eggs breakfast served immediately after the race! Run for Beef & Eggs offers over $1,200 in cash prizes for the top three males and females in hopes of bringing the best competition from around the area.
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The race also encourages novice runners and walkers to come out and enjoy the morning while getting fit!
​​ Beef and Eggs 5k also doubles as the USATF Dakota’s Association 5k Road Race Championships. If you are a USATF Dakota’s member, make sure to register as such to enter yourself into the Dakota’s Championship, where you will be eligible for an additional award (top 3 open and top 3 masters men and women). USA Track & Field Dakotas is the local governing body for long distance running, track & field, cross country and race walking in North and South Dakota and provides youth in particular great opportunities to enter the sport. Learn more about USATF Dakotas by visiting here. (dakotas.usatf.org).

Fly-In Pancake Breakfast
2023-07-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Brookings Municipal Airport, 509 W Second St S, Brookings, SD, 57006
Flying Jacks & Women in Aviation invite you to Fly-In Pancake Breakfast!
July 8th, 2023 | 8am-11am | Brookings Municipal Airport | SDSU Main Hangar
Discovery Flights 8am-11am, $20 per person
Flying in?

Airport Identifier: KBKX
CTAF/UNICOM: 123.0
Runways: 12/30 & 17/35
If winds are less than 5kts, please use RWY30

Driving in?
SDSU Aviation
509 W Second St. S
Brookings, SD 57006
*Extra parking will be available near the airport!

Discounted fuel prices during fly in!

Brookings Summer Arts Festival
2023-07-08 10:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Beautiful Pioneer Park in Brookings, South Dakota is home to South Dakota’s premier juried art festival. Over 200 artists from across the nation, representing 15 disciplines of art, grace Pioneer Park with original skilled and handcrafted works of art. Thirty eight gourmet and ethnic food booths satisfy every appetite. The Edibles and Naturals area has 28 artisans who produce gourmet packaged cottage foods and natural skin products. Historic and antique booths celebrate South Dakota’s heritage. A lively children’s area in the center of the park provides fun, educational activities. In addition to the great works of art, the festival has become known for the entertainers performing on the park’s historic Band Shell and on side stages throughout the park.

Bluestem 2nd Saturday
2023-07-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Bluestem Bicycles, 405 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Bluestem 2nd Saturdays feature local musical, performance, and/or visual artists, for FREE! Come soak up some arts in the bike shop! All are welcome. Bring a chair, drinks, and/or snacks if you need them to make it through the whole event. Anyone who wishes to perform or display can reach Bluestem through Facebook or Instagram.

SDSU Volleyball Elite Camp
2023-07-09 - 2023-07-11 | Miller Wellness Center, 1440 N Campus Drive, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Elite Camp offers the most competitive and advanced camp experience at SDSU. Designed for the intermediate to advanced camper, this camp will include training, education, and competition of the highest level. This camp will include training for all skills while progressing to multiple matches of open 6v6 play. All positions are welcome, recommended for the Varsity level athlete and lower. A camp t-shirt is included in your registration cost, please indicate your t-shirt size on your online registration form. Accommodations can be made for any dietary restrictions.
Resident Meal Schedule (Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)
Commuter Meal Schedule (Dinner, Lunch, Dinner)
Boys & Girls
Entering Grades: 6th – 12th
Overnight Cost: $350 (Includes 2-night stay and 5 meals)
Commuter Cost: $275 (Includes 3 meals)
All Prices Have Included an 8% Sales Tax
A 50% discount is offered to children of SDSU faculty and staff with an sdstate.edu email address.
Please reach out to Allison.mayfield@sdstate.edu to receive a coupon code good for 50% off the commuter camper price.
Additional Information: If a camper will require any accommodations due to special needs, we ask that you notify us via email or in writing of those needs a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp start date so we can make the accommodations.
Transportation to/from Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) can be arranged upon request. Please notify us at least two weeks prior to the camp start date to arrange transportation.
Visit the website for a tentative schedule.

Youth Painting Camp
2023-07-10 09:00 - 2023-07-13 12:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for four days of creativity and learning during each of our summer youth camps! During our painting camp you’ll learn a variety of painting methods and techniques from local artist and SDSU instructor Erik Ritter!

Ages 9-15

All supplies included, but if your youth has materials they’re interested in practicing and learning with feel free to bring them!

July Make & Take Monday - Patriotic Ice Cream Magnets
2023-07-10 14:30 - 17:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Join us for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. The cost is $1 per craft, and you can visit agmuseum.com or our social media pages for more information!
For National Ice Cream Month in July, we will be making patriotic ice cream magnets.
